Science, Engineering and Technology

KHA101

2010  KHA101  Psychology 1A

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  CCC students do this unit partly by video-link

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA101 H,L,W H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Spring Offering in H 12-NOV-2010 19-NOV-2010 29-NOV-2010 15-DEC-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit provides an introduction to major areas in psychology and to basic techniques for psychological investigations. Lecture topics include the historical context and philosophy of psychology, development across the lifespan, abnormal psychology including treatment, health psychology, research design and applications and an introduction to professional roles and professional and research ethics. Students are required to undertake additional reading to extend their knowledge in the areas covered in the lecture program.

In laboratory classes students are introduced to psychology through demonstrations and activities in areas related to the lecture topics, such as abnormal psychology, developmental psychology and health psychology. Students develop skills for essay writing: critical analysis of ideas, synthesis of ideas, referencing and presentation standards. Attendance at laboratory classes is compulsory.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr exam in June (50%), labexercises and essays totalling 2,500 words (50%).

TEACHING PATTERN: Two 1-hr lectures, and a 2-hr lab class weekly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Video conferencing - W
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
   Flexible scheduling - W
You can attend some classes out of normal teaching hours; e.g. weekend blocks, summer schools etc
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl

KHA100, HGP101, HWP101, HYA100

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Spring) will be available from mid July 2010

STAFF: Mr Peter Tranent (Unit Coordinator), Dr N Kemp (Coordinator - Hobart campus)

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Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.

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